Gallery: United States' Mikaela Shiffrin crosses the finish line in the second run in the women's slalom to win the gold medal at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

Gallery: United States' Mikaela Shiffrin is congratulated by a member of the U.S. ski team after winning the gold medal in the women's slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

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Gallery: Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. competes in the first run of the women's slalom event during the 2014 Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, Feb. 21, 2014.

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Gallery: Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. competes in the first run of the women's slalom event during the 2014 Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, Feb. 21, 2014.